After an absence of two years, APLF will take place from March 30 to April 1, 2022 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. To mark the return of the most international trade fair in the global leather industry, ILM has partnered with APLF to present a half-day conference Future Trends in a Post-COVID Leather Industry on March 29. During this conference Royal Smit & Zoon will host a conversation about ‘Enabling positive change in the leather industry’. Enabling positive change in the leather industry Florian Schrey, Account Director Brands & OEMs at Royal Smit & Zoon, will speak on the company’s belief in the power of the collective and why it is convinced that, together, the industry can form an alliance to endorse the image of leather, battle misinformation and really make an impact. “We would like to exchange views on how an alliance could act to benefit all of us in the leather industry, and how we can ensure leather to be perceived as the innately sustainable material it is, by everyone in the leather value chain.” Get your ticket ‘Future trends in a post-Covid leather industry’ will be a half-day hybrid conference featuring a live in-person event at the Dubai World Trade Centre on March 29, the day before APLF Dubai begins. For those who cannot attend in person, a virtual conference will be available to view online and will be broadcast around the same time as the live event. It will not be a simultaneous live feed. Head to the registration page to get your ticket today. Other interesting events at APLF Dubai Breakfast Meeting – Leather Naturally Lounge – March 31st 2022 – 09.00am – 10.00am. During this open Breakfast Meeting, Egbert Dikkers, Chair of Leather Naturally and Global Director ESG, together with the rest of the Leather Naturally Management Board, will give an update on the organisation’s progress, our collaborations and future plans for 2022.This Breakfast Meeting is accessible to everyone who would like to know more about the activities of Leather Naturally. You are most welcome to join us, get into conversation and ask any questions that you may have. Sign up here Have a look at Leather Naturally’s overview of interesting events during APLF Dubai. Interesting for you Discover more news APLF Dubai: Royal Smit & Zoon hosts Reception Let's RE-Connect in Dubai. Join our reception on March 29. World Leather Day – March 30th 2022 World Leather Day 2022 will be introduced on March 30 by Leather Working Group (LWG) and Leather Naturally (LN), with the aim of getting everyone talking about leather. Aukje Berden confirmed as new member in Leather Naturally Management Board Royal Smit & Zoon and Leather Naturally are pleased to announce that following a member vote, Mrs. Aukje Berden has been confirmed as a new member of the Leather Naturally Management Board with immediate effect. More news Go to all news articles Discover Stay informed Receive the latest company news and industry updates Subscribe to our newsletter Share this: